16 What a beautiful night....

WOW!

Outside the castle, the night sky unfurled like a canvas of celestial opulence, an exquisite tapestry of deep, velvety violet interwoven with shimmering strands of sapphire and amethyst.

Just like their mother's eyes and them too. Feeling the questioning gaze from Elie, as if knowing why he was looking at her, she said, "When I arrived here, I killed the old royal family and took over. That is a story for another time. After being the ruler, I changed everything to my liking."

SIGH* Elie just stared at her mother; he then looked at his sister to see if it was real. Elize nodded for confirmation.

SIGH* He sighed again and started looking at the sky.

Countless stars, numbering in the billions, dazzled overhead, each a radiant gem in the heavens. The heavens graced not with one but hundreds of moons, casting an ethereal glow that bathed the world in a haunting, pale luminescence.

Even though there was no sun, the radiant light from the moons painted the world in soft, otherworldly brightness, as if the very night itself was alive with an enchanting, eternal glow.

Elie felt as if he was being embraced by the darkness itself. The obsidian canopy stretched overhead, wrapping him in a comforting shroud of night.

After a few more minutes of feeling the night, Elie said, "Mother, let's start my tour."

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An hour ago, in the dining room.

"Mom, I want to see what's outside the castle first. Make the castle invisible in my view first so that I can enjoy the outside atmosphere. I don't want to get spoiled." He said, even though he felt it too childish.

Hehehe* Elizabeth and Elize both giggled at her son/brother's weird request.

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Back in the present.

"Mom, make the castle visible now," Elie said.

In an instant, the castle became visible. The immediate reaction from Elie was funny; his mouth was literally in perfect "0" shape. The sight on his face was simply too unreal.

The castle stood as a mesmerizing masterpiece of dark Gothic architecture. Its exterior was a stunning amethyst hue, an awe-inspiring sight under the moonlight.

The obsidian spires, each adorned with intricately carved eagles, rose into the night sky, creating a striking contrast against the castle's amethyst walls. This colour gave the castle a regal and mysterious aura.

Stretching over 5 kilometres in length and width, the castle's sprawling grounds were a meticulously manicured expanse of shadowy gardens and twisting hedgerows.

The air was filled with the intoxicating scent of rare, amethyst-coloured roses, their petals shimmering with an almost otherworldly, deep purple hue.

Elie was lost for words. Everything was simply too beautiful. Elie then started walking going inside the castle.

The interior of the vampire royalty castle was equally as impressive as its exterior.

Upon entering, one was greeted by vast, dimly lit corridors adorned with intricate, amethyst-tinged tapestries that depicted scenes of dark enchantment. The walls were made of the same amethyst-coloured stone as the outside, lending an otherworldly, regal ambiance.

The main hall, a cavernous chamber, was illuminated by the soft, ethereal glow of chandeliers crafted from shimmering amethyst crystals.

Massive Gothic archways led to opulent chambers, each with high-vaulted ceilings and windows adorned with deep crimson curtains.

Throughout the castle, lavish yet macabre decor reigned, with ornate furniture draped in velvet and cushions that whispered comfort.

As Elie ventured deeper into the castle's depths, he reached the heart of the castle, the throne room, a foreboding yet majestic space where the vampire monarch held court. An amethyst-hued throne stood at the center, flanked by an eagle statue. The room was steeped in a sense of timeless authority and power.

After thirty of venturing inside the castle, he was now feeling bored. As if knowing what his brother was feeling, Elize said, "Should we stop with the tour and start introducing everyone?"

"Yes, let's do that," Elie said.

They then started walking to the throne room. After arriving, Elizabeth flicked her finger. After just a second, many women in maid's uniforms began appearing.

A few seconds later, fifty maids were kneeling in front of Elie, Elize, and Elizabeth.

"Introduce yourselves to your prince," Elizabeth commanded with a regal tone that brooked no defiance.

"Butler of the Dracule Royal Family, Georgia Thornebloode, bow to the queen, princess, and prince."

"Assistant Butler of the Dracule Royal Family, Jessica Balthazar, bow to the queen, princess, and prince."

"They oversee the household and manage other staff. They might also serve as personal assistants to us." Elize explained.

"Head Maid of the Dracule Royal Family, Miya Mortimer, bow to the queen, princess, and prince."

"Assistant Head Maid of the Dracule Royal Family, Rowena Belmonte, bow to the queen, princess, and prince."

"A head maid is a senior position within a household's domestic staff responsible for supervising maids and domestic workers, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and preparing for special events."

"Head chef of the Dracule Royal Family, Christina Ravencroft, bow to the queen, princess, and prince."

"They prepare meals for us. They were also the ones who cooked the dragon meat."

"Chauffeur of the Dracule Royal Family, Maria Ashenford, bow to the queen, princess, and prince."

"They are the ones that drive if we want to go somewhere."

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After almost an hour of introduction, it's finally finished. After the Chauffeur's introduction, the rest were regular maids. One of them was Layla; her mother was the Miya Mortimer, the head maid.

Elie was impressed, especially by how they greeted them. He can see the deep admiration in their eyes and the proud voice when they introduce themselves.

"Yall can leave now," Elizabeth ordered.

When the three were the only ones left on the throne, Elizabeth said, "We will start teaching and training you tomorrow, my baby. You should rest now." Elize, on the side, was nodding.

Before he left the throne room, he snapped his finger. Layla immediately arrived in front of him and bowed.

"What can I do for you, your Highness." She said professionally.

"Guide me to my room." He said.